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VA12 PLX

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

204,280 mi
Last recorded204,280 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 PLX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 204,280 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 203,636 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 195,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake hose needs resecuring

Pass 4 Oct 2023 187,306 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 181,672 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 181,671 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working LED strip in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 170,457 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 170,365 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall damage down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2020 160,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 155,038 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 155,038 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 147,401 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 132,443 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 116,593 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 96,627 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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VA12 PLX is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 86,713 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA12 PLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VA12 PLX registered?

VA12 PLX is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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